For ten thousand years, the Light Empire of Melnibone ruled the world, famous for its valiant warriors, mighty dragons and wizard rulers. And the rule of the Melniboneans could have continued until the end of time, had the Earth and the space above it not been shaken. The lots of people and gods were forged on the anvil of fate, terrible wars raged everywhere and great things were done. The main hero of those years was Elric, the last ruler of Melnibone, owner of the Black Blade speckled with runes. The novel “Daughter of the Dream Thief” is published in Russian for the first time.